Capsaicin in spicy foods triggers a sensation of heat, binding to receptors in your mouth, causing the spicy feeling.
Eating spicy foods can release endorphins, natural painkillers, leading to a pleasurable and euphoric sensation.
Capsaicin can temporarily raise your heart rate and body temperature as your body tries to cool down.
Spicy foods can induce sweating, aiding in regulating body temperature in response to the perceived heat.
Spicy foods stimulate stomach juices, potentially causing heartburn and indigestion if consumed excessively.
Irritation from capsaicin can lead to tearing up and a runny nose.
Moderate spice consumption may stimulate mucus production in the stomach, aiding digestion and appetite.